Hi
Running a 3KW fan heater on an extension lead. Thought there was an issue with the double socket. Tried right hand side socket, then left.
Then realised after seeing burn marks on the left socket, that it was the plug overheating. 13 amp fuse fine and RCD on consumer unit not tripped.
This in a garden office which gets cold, but not damp.
Is this a plug issue or fan heater issue? Surely if a fan heater issue it would blow the fuse or RCD. Suspect it's a non-kosher plug not being able to take 3KW, but MP are an OK brand aren't they?
Running a 3KW fan heater on an extension lead. Thought there was an issue with the double socket. Tried right hand side socket, then left.
Then realised after seeing burn marks on the left socket, that it was the plug overheating. 13 amp fuse fine and RCD on consumer unit not tripped.
This in a garden office which gets cold, but not damp.
Is this a plug issue or fan heater issue? Surely if a fan heater issue it would blow the fuse or RCD. Suspect it's a non-kosher plug not being able to take 3KW, but MP are an OK brand aren't they?